The Role of the Guard: Keeping New Soldiers Interested
Day 524, 09:30
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by Hari Michaelson
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It's been a while since I've written an article. I would have written one last Friday, but I'm getting really tired of writing Sober Friday Night Articles. It makes me look bad.
-Editor-on-the-Edge-
Hari Michaelson
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The Role of the Guar
What is perhaps the eUSA's greatest asset in the New World is our size. Just today the number of new citizens in our nation made up over 15% of the new citizens to enter the New World. The potential this gives us as a nation is amazing, and it is a power that we hold above all others.
Of course, the operative word here is potential. Those numbers are meaningless if a majority of them are simply left to die. In any area of competition be it war or economic struggle, the strongest nation will be supported by a large, active population. Creating a player base of active, involved players is one of the greatest tasks that our nation constantly faces, and as such keeping new players active and involved is one of the greatest services that an organization can provide.
Ask any new player who has become a member of the Guard, and I have no doubt that they will agree:
The National Guard serves this function.
The first days in the New World are the most confusing, hardest, and loneliest for a player. You know no one, you're not sure what to do, and you can't do much aside from work, train, and watch from the sidelines while older, more established players dominate. The Guard reaches out to players in this position and gives them a reason to keep playing.
We provide training to help new players avoid blunders they would have been unaware of otherwise. The new player is no longer alone in the New World, but they are now a part of something bigger. They have their Platoon CO and XO to help them, they have other Guardsmen with whom they now share a common bond. They are given the chance to recieve recognition and reward for their dedication, and because of all of this there is a new incentive to keep playing.
By helping the new players in this country find their own personal reason to remain a citizen of the New World, the Guard is nurturing the soldiers and leaders of tomorrow.
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National Guard Enlistment Form
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The Muckraker: Proud sponser of the PTO of Wyoming.
It's been a while since I've written an article. I would have written one last Friday, but I'm getting really tired of writing Sober Friday Night Articles. It makes me look bad.
-Editor-on-the-Edge-
Hari Michaelson
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The Role of the Guar
😛Keeping New Soldiers Interesed
What is perhaps the eUSA's greatest asset in the New World is our size. Just today the number of new citizens in our nation made up over 15% of the new citizens to enter the New World. The potential this gives us as a nation is amazing, and it is a power that we hold above all others.
Of course, the operative word here is potential. Those numbers are meaningless if a majority of them are simply left to die. In any area of competition be it war or economic struggle, the strongest nation will be supported by a large, active population. Creating a player base of active, involved players is one of the greatest tasks that our nation constantly faces, and as such keeping new players active and involved is one of the greatest services that an organization can provide.
Ask any new player who has become a member of the Guard, and I have no doubt that they will agree:
The National Guard serves this function.
The first days in the New World are the most confusing, hardest, and loneliest for a player. You know no one, you're not sure what to do, and you can't do much aside from work, train, and watch from the sidelines while older, more established players dominate. The Guard reaches out to players in this position and gives them a reason to keep playing.
We provide training to help new players avoid blunders they would have been unaware of otherwise. The new player is no longer alone in the New World, but they are now a part of something bigger. They have their Platoon CO and XO to help them, they have other Guardsmen with whom they now share a common bond. They are given the chance to recieve recognition and reward for their dedication, and because of all of this there is a new incentive to keep playing.
By helping the new players in this country find their own personal reason to remain a citizen of the New World, the Guard is nurturing the soldiers and leaders of tomorrow.
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National Guard Enlistment Form
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The Muckraker: Proud sponser of the PTO of Wyoming.
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Go Guard!
Good article.
It makes me feel all warm inside when you say that.
Short and to the point, very nice
If you are a newer player or even one who isn't involved in much join the eNational Guard. It really will help you develop.
Voted. It's important to publish articles like this every once in a while.
I just joined. The NG has lots of useful info for new players
Hari you forgot this!:
http://tinyurl.com/EUSANG" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/EUSANG
Nah, it's in there Loft.
Go Guard!
Go Guard!
Good Article, one the best starts to your military carreer is to join the NG 🙂
This article makes me want to bring down my all my skill levels to 0.
Good idea. I hire 0 skilled people all the time (despite the fact that they don't produce much, sadface) but I'll give them all the link as part of my welcome message that I give to all new employees. Personally I like that the NG tells them how to raise their wellness and I'm tired of finding skill 3 people with 30 - 40 wellness. Hopefully the low level workers stay with me long enough to get that much skill.
Apertchur Science
McVoted. There's a link for the National guard recruitment in the introduction message new players receive right away, right?
Last I checked there was.
The Guard helped make me the Soldier I am today, and Hari was a damn fine Squad Leader.
Go Guard! 🙂
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The First Line of Defense, go Guard!
Go Guard!!
I signed up for the eNational Guard, and I am awaiting a message from admin.
Note: I joined before reading this article.
Go guard!
*EPICGASP!* The only person who disliked this article and commented on it, is nation rank 666! DEMON!
Go Guard!!
Go Guard!
I admire the tone of your letter, and the promises and spirit of the Guard. I hope one day to serve by your side. Sadly though I filled out an application form 5 days ago when I first joined, I am nearly finished with my first week that is indeed "the most confusing, hardest, and loneliest for a player." But done so without a single contact responding to my completed application. Perhaps everyone is too busy right now, so I will patiently await my turn.
@Dania: Don't fret. From time to time we run into a bit of a backlog of new enlistees and it can take a couple of extra days to assign everyone. I promise you that we'll make sure you get assigned. Feel free to PM me and we can discuss the issue there.
Its Great that you can fill out a form... I have filled out the Army's form and the National Guard's form and have never heard a peep.
We guard America! Go guard!
Very true article..
Go Guard!
People might be surprised to find out that I'm not the only National Guard General. Although, hopefully, I'll be it's first Field Marshal! 😛
Go Guard!
How long does it usually take for them to respond? A week? They didn't send me their darn e-mail that activated my account untill a many few hours.
woot woot
I second your thoughts, Hari. There I was, a lonely n00b, not sure what I was doing or why. Then the NG sent a message asking if I'd like to join. Not having any clue what I was getting into, I said yes. Here it is a couple months later and while I am not the most vocal or best player by any stretch, I definitely feel more of a connection to the game and the other players. Without the NG I doubt I would have played much past the first month, if I even made it that long.
*sniff* I love you guys!
It would really help if the folks that are interested would be contacted back by the leaders of the Guard.
We do Wells.
As I've said before here, every now and then we run into a large number of enlistees, and it takes time. All I can advise is patience.
I remember when Istarlan (was General of the NG back then) messaged me asking me if I wanted to join. I felt so special. I haven't left since, though I may be moving up some day 😛
Go Guard, it's awesome and that's that.
Istarlan is the Guard's General right now Jewitt.
I was, and... Still am, in the NG.
It's a great guidance system for new players.
I even got the rare chance to be deployed to Romania...
That was fun.
Good stuff Hari.
National Guard FTW
Voted and Subscribed Go Guard !!!!!!!!!
voted biznatchs
Voted and Subscribed.
I'm still new in the Guard but I have to say it is a great place to be. 🙂